Side-by-side
Palmdale vs Lancaster vs Tempe vs Moreno Valley
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Palmdale, CA57 | Lancaster, CA53 | Tempe, AZ56 | Moreno Valley, CA56 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 53 | 56 | 56 |
| Affordability | 75 | 75 | 83 | 64 |
| Housing | 46 | 42 | 45 | 40 |
| Jobs | 15 | 12 | 20 | 20 |
| Safety | 53 | 40 | 45 | 63 |
| Climate | 88 | 88 | 72 | 92 |
| Amenities | 64 | 64 | 66 | 58 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,474 | $4,446 | $4,192 | $4,736 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,405 | $1,379 | $1,392 | $1,775 |
| Median home value | $435,300 | $409,100 | $421,900 | $461,400 |
| Median HH income | $81,151 | $76,083 | $77,643 | $87,477 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 5.6% |
| Population | 165.5K | 170K | 186.4K | 210.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 31° | 98° / 31° | 106° / 46° | 96° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 319 | 319 | 306 | 304 |